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Scarce swallowtail

Iphiclides podalirius

Photo by Pieter_vR
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Description:

The scarce swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) is a butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. It is also called the sail swallowtail or pear-tree swallowtail.

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Scarce swallowtail - Wikipedia

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PublishedAugust 11, 2018

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